On this page, you’ll find an overview of organizations that offer help, advice and information about the different forms of domestic violence listen in the signs charts. Do you have concerns or doubts, or are you in need of support? This list will help you find the right place for further steps.
In case of emergency, such as acute safety threats, domestic violence or medical emergencies, call 911 immediately to receive help from police, ambulance or the fire department.
Guiami (Advisory and Reporting Office Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Bonaire)
Advice, assistance and support in case of domestic violence and child abuse. Guiami is a safe place where victims, bystanders and professionals can seek advice and guidance.
Website: meldpuntguiami.com
Phone: 0802-0802
Location: Bonaire
Statia Strong Support Hotline (Public Entity Sint Eustatius)
Support in cases of domestic violence and child abuse. This hotline offers help and guidance to victims.
Phone: +599 318 4837
Location: Sint Eustatius
Domestic Violence Safety Point (Public Entity Saba)
Support in cases of domestic violence and child abuse. This service offers help and guidance to victims domestic violence.
Phone: +599 416 3311 (ext. 317) or +599 416 6936
Location: Saba
Desk for free legal advice and protection against discrimination. The foundation offers physical desks for help and advice in case of legal issues and discrimination.
Website: www.legaldeskcn.org
E-mail: info@legaldeskcn.org
Phone: +599 789 3030
WhatsApp: +599 701 3030
Address: Kaya Korona 30, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, 09:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description: Free legal advice (by appointment only). The Legal Desk offers access to legal support for Sint Eustatius residents.
Location: Meeting Room Public Library (subject to availability)
Website: www.statialegaldesk.com
Description: Free, independent legal advice (for example in employment matters, tenancy disputes and disputes regarding land). The Legal Desk offers access to legal support for Saba residents.
Address: Body, Mind, and Spirit Saba, The Fort Road 13, Windwardside (next to Eugenius Center)
Phone: +1 721 553 7101
Website: www.sabalegaldesk.com
Mental health care for all ages, outpatient and in cooperation with support systems. MHC offers a broad spectrum of mental health care, focused on recovery and improvement of the quality of life.
E-mail: secretariaat@mentalhealthcaribbean.com
Website: www.mentalhealthcaribbean.com
Location Bonaire:
Address: Kaya Mendelssohn z/n, Hi5 Kind & Jeugd building, Kralendijk
Phone: +599 717 0125
Location Sint Eustatius:
Address: Catherine Lespier Road 1, Bay Brow
Phone: +599 318 0099 / +599 319 5677
Location Saba:
Address: 11 Samuel Charles Street, The Bottom (Old Bottom Bean)
Phone: +599 416 0196
Description: Public health and sports promotion. This department focuses on health promotion and prevention on Saba.
Phone: +599 416 3211 (ext. 314, 315 or 316)
Baby Clinic: +599 416 5177
E-mail: publichealth@sabagov.nl
Address: Upper Road 4, The Bottom
Empowerment for youth regarding love, sex and relationships. Saba Lovin’ focuses on empowering youth by means of information and education.
Phone: +599 416 6470
Address: Public Health Department, Upper Road 4, The Bottom
Website: sabalovin.com
Guide for activities, support and care on Bonaire.
Direct support to residents (financial, housing, personal wellbeing). This department offers programs and services to improve the quality of life of residents.
Website: www.statiagovernment.com/units-directorates/directorate-of-social-domain
Advisory services in child protection and guardianship matters. The Court of Guardianship offer support and advice to parents, caretakers and professionals who are involved in the upbringing and protection of children.
Consultation hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 09:00 am – 11:00 am
E-mail: voogdijraadbes@rijksdienstCN.com
Website: www.rijksdienstcn.com/voogdijraad
Location Bonaire:
Phone: +599 715 8898
Address: Kaya Gresia 6, Kralendijk
Location Sint Eustatius:
Phone: +599 318 2814
Address: H.M. Koningin Beatrixweg 14 G, Oranjestad
Location Saba:
Phone: +599 416 3283
Address: Upper Road Z/N, The Bottom (behind the police station)
Youth welfare services for safe and healthy upbringing of children. ZJCN offers access to adequate youth care and support for families.
E-mail: info@jeugdzorgcn.com
Website: https://www.zorgenjeugdcn.nl
Location Bonaire:
Address: Kaya Grandi 91, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Phone: +599 715 8899
Location Sint Eustatius:
Address: Mazinga Building, Oranjestad
Phone: +599 318 3379
Location Saba:
Address: Clement Sorton Street (main building Saba Roads), The Bottom
Phone: +599 416 3552
Website: www.augeo.nl
Augeo is committed to safe upbringing of children. The foundation offers training, information and tools to professionals in healthcare, education and youth services.
Website: www.centrumseksueelgeweld.nl
Phone: 0800-0188
Around the clock help for everyone who recently went through sexual assault or rape. Multidisciplinary center that offers medical, psychological and forensic assistance.
Website: www.comensha.nl
CoMensha coordinates help and shelter for victims of human trafficking and works on awareness and signaling.
Website: https://www.fier.nl/hulppunt-onder-controle/
Fier supports people who were/are faced with unsafe situations in closed groups, and their loved ones. You can chat anonymously with a professional aid worker, and on the website you’ll find extensive information and practical help.
Website: www.kadera.nl
Phone: 088 422 24 95
Kadera works on sustainable restoration of safety in relationships. They offer shelter, assistance, training and information on violence patterns.
Website:www.politie.nl/informatie/landelijk-expertise-centrum-eer-gerelateerd-geweld.html
Within the police force, this center gathers knowledge and expertise on honor-related violence.
Website: www.leck.nu
Advice to medical doctors in case of suspicions of child abuse, aimed at medical signaling and cooperation.
Website: www.mannenmishandeling.nl
Phone: 0800-310 00 31 (toll free)
Six organizations across the Netherlands offer help and shelter to men who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. In addition to help and shelter, they are committed to raising awareness of male abuse.
Website: www.movisie.nl
National research institute for social issues, including domestic violence. Offers knowledge, research, tools and advice for professionals.
Website: Kindermishandeling | Nederlands Jeugdinstituut
National knowledge center for information on growing up, parenting and youth services. Gathers and shares up-to-date information on child abuse and families.
Website: www.opvangatlas.nl
Search engine for shelters in the Netherlands, among others for victims of domestic violence or homelessness.
Website: www.safewomen.nl
Online tool for women who faced partner violence, including information and a self test.
Signalen van huiselijk geweld worden soms over het hoofd gezien. Daarom is deze signalenkaart ontwikkeld. Deze bevat signalen die kunnen gelden voor het slachtoffer en de pleger en kunnen wijzen op huiselijk geweld. U treft in deze kaart per leeftijdsgroep een overzicht aan van signalen die kúnnen wijzen op huiselijk geweld. Sommige signalen kunnen ook wijzen op andere problemen. Er is bijna nooit sprake van één enkel signaal. Meestal zult u meerdere signalen tegelijkertijd herkennen.
